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Enzymatic Synthesis of Epoxidized Metabolites of Docosahexaenoic, Eicosapentaenoic, and Arachidonic Acids
Published on: June 28, 2019
Icosapent ethyl (VASCEPA
Sean M Cruess1, Joseph Xavier Callahan2, Isabella Raso2
1Department of Biology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA, USA.
Objectives:
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a prolonged post-infectious syndrome or "long COVID" has been reported. This is a multi-organ post viral syndrome that persists well after infection. Currently, there is no available treatment. Emerging evidence credits this "long COVID" syndrome to ongoing inflammatory response following resolution of symptoms during infection. An omega-three fatty acid derivative used in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, Icosapent Ethyl (IPE, VASCEPA®/Epadel®), was previously shown to reduce cardiovascular risk, likely via immunomodulatory effects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl.
Methods:
Following previous publications in treatment of severe acute COVID-19, we analyze two case studies of adults treated with Icosapent Ethyl.
Results:
After experiencing the symptoms of Long Covid, both individuals analyzed across two case studies experiences a resolution of symptoms after treatment with Icosapent Ethyl.
Conclusion:
After review and analysis we conclude that Icosapent Ethyl may have been a determining factor in Long COVID symptom resolution and should be studied further.
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